【Competition Introduction】

【Contest Background】

The "Tribute to the Masters" International Youth Art Exhibition aims to encourage children and young people who love art around the world to create excellent works of art and develop art through the collections of the world-class museum MFA Boston Museum of Fine Arts. At the same time, it inspires children, young people and art lovers to show their imagination, observation, creativity, thinking and expression through art creation, and discover future artists. Let them give full play to their unique artistic talents, express their creativity freely, and pay tribute to the masters with their works of art.

【Organizer】

"SALUTE TO THE MASTERS"INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ART EXHIBITIONORGANIZING COMMITTEE

【Academic Support】

Museum of Fine ArtsMFABoston Museum of Fine Arts

The purpose of this competition is consistent with the purpose of the establishment of the association, which is to open a channel to the world, encourage young people and children to be brave in creation, and promote outstanding young artists to the world.

Phase 1: Preliminary selection (excellent works may be invited to participate in the exhibition)

【Entry Category】 (Grouped by year of birth) - Accepts registration from children and teenagers aged 3-16:

• Children (birth year: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)
• Children Group A (Year of birth: 2018, 2017)
• Children Group B (Year of birth: 2016, 2015)
• Junior Group A (Year of Birth: 2014, 2013, 2012)
• Junior Group B (Year of Birth: 2011, 2010, 2009)

【Important Dates】

Registration period: ▲ From now until 31-MAY-2025 11:59pm
Deadline for submission : From now until 31-MAY-2025 11:59pm
Announcement date : 5 -JUNE-2025 (published on this website, notified by email on the same day) - Finalists and exhibition shortlist announced on the same day

【Work Requirements】

• Theme: "Tribute to the Masters". Under the premise of non-interference, the subject matter and artistic form of the entries are not limited. Give full play to your own artistic creation advantages and create unique works of art that represent yourself. Electronic paintings are accepted. Pornography, violence and politics are not accepted.
• A3

• 1) Competitions participated in
• 2) Name of the contestant (must be the same as in the registration form)
• 3) Contestant’s year of birth
• 4) Title (within 8 Chinese characters or within 5 English words)

*We will reply and confirm within 3-4 working days after receiving it

【 Evaluation Criteria 】

• Drawing skills: 35%
• Coloring skills: 35%
• Content Creativity 30%

【 Registration method 】

**Individual Registration** ( Just click "Register Now" at the top of this page, fill in the contestant information and submit, the system will immediately send a confirmation email to your mailbox.)

**Group Registration** (5 students or more) :

Download the group registration form and email it to info@wacachk.org along with the following documents:

1) Completed group form

2) Payment proof (deposit slip)

3) Electronic file of the work

-You can complete the registration first and submit your work before the deadline.

The certificate for the winning students is officially issued by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and is complete with the storage number, museum logo, and signature of the person in charge.

[Preliminary Individual Awards]

• Certificate of Honor
• Medal of Honor

All certificates are jointly issued by the "Tribute to the Masters" International Youth Art Exhibition Committee and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

*All certificates will have the names of the participants, and the medals will be made by the organizers. No names will be engraved on the medals.

*Medals and certificates will be mailed from the United States to our Hong Kong branch approximately 6-10 weeks after the announcement date, and then sent to the participant's address by SF Express (local shipping fee payable)

*Awards and certificates do not require additional application or charge, and will be sent out separately for each competition .

【Preliminary Group Award】​

• Outstanding Leadership Award: Lead 15 students to participate and receive a trophy and certificate with the group's name printed on it
• Excellent Tutor Award: Lead 5 students to participate and receive a certificate of recognition

【Registration Fee】

• Personal name: HKD450/work

• Group: HKD430/work (5 persons or more)

• The registration fee includes the preliminary medal and certificate

The exhibition will be held in Beijing in 2025.

▌Exhibition Date▌

The exhibition is tentatively scheduled to be held from July 11 to 21, 2025 (the final schedule will be notified by the organizer via email)

Exhibition Venue

China National Oil Painting Art Institution | China Oil Painting Academy, Beijing

With the mission of promoting innovation in contemporary oil painting and integrating Chinese and Western aesthetics, it has nurtured countless famous artists and is known as the "academic highland of oriental oil painting."

**Art palace-level exhibition venue, witness the light of international creation**